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UK/["/ˈmɑːkɪtɪŋ/"]/US/["/ˈmɑːrkɪtɪŋ/"]/

Meaning of Marketing

In simple words: The action of promoting and selling products or services.

Marketing in a sentence

  • Effective marketing strategies can significantly boost a company's sales.
  • She studied marketing to understand consumer behavior better.
  • The art of marketing is not just selling; it's about connecting with your audience.
  • In today's digital world, online marketing is essential for any business.
  • The marketing team developed an impressive campaign for the product launch.

How to use Marketing

Used in business contexts to refer to strategies to attract customers. It may not fit in very casual conversations.

Grammar pattern

standalone noun

Memory hint

Think of 'market' + 'ing' — like going to the market to sell your goods.

Related words

Collocations with Marketing

Synonyms for Marketing

Opposites of Marketing

Common mistakes with Marketing

  • Confusing with 'advertising', which is just a part of marketing.
  • Using as a verb: 'I will market my product' should be 'I will do marketing for my product'.
  • 'Marketing' should not be used without context — clarify what is being marketed.

Compare Marketing with Promotion, Advertising, Publicity

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Frequently asked questions about Marketing

What does Marketing mean?

The action of promoting and selling products or services.

What is the definition of Marketing?

the activity of presenting, advertising and selling a company’s products or services in the best possible way

How do you use Marketing in a sentence?

Effective marketing strategies can significantly boost a company's sales.

Can you give another example of Marketing?

She studied marketing to understand consumer behavior better.

What are synonyms for Marketing?

Common alternatives include promotion, advertising, publicity, branding, merchandising.

What is the opposite of Marketing?

Opposite meanings include disregard, neglect.

What words go with Marketing?

It commonly pairs with clever, effective, good, do, improve, campaign, exercise, strategy, in marketing, through marketing, with marketing, sales and marketing.

What are common mistakes when using Marketing?

Confusing with 'advertising', which is just a part of marketing. Using as a verb: 'I will market my product' should be 'I will do marketing for my product'. 'Marketing' should not be used without context — clarify what is being marketed.

How do you pronounce Marketing?

US: /["/ˈmɑːrkɪtɪŋ/"]/, UK: /["/ˈmɑːkɪtɪŋ/"]/. Listen to the audio above to hear native pronunciation.

When should I use Marketing?

Used in business contexts to refer to strategies to attract customers. It may not fit in very casual conversations.

What CEFR level is Marketing?

"Marketing" is at B1 level on the CEFR scale.